Annual Giving Manager

Colorado Symphony; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Annual Giving Manager at the Colorado Symphony leads planning, execution, and evaluation of annual giving campaigns to grow donor support. The role requires collaboration with development, marketing, and artistic staff to ensure consistent messaging and meaningful engagement.

You will analyze data to upgrade donor levels, manage segmentation, and coordinate multi-channel appeals, with hybrid work options in Colorado Springs. A nonprofit background and degree in a relevant field are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Annual Giving and multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong written and verbal communication for donor engagement.
• Knowledge of philanthropy, stewardship, and donor retention.
• Proven project management for fundraising initiatives.
• Experience with donor databases/CRM and data-driven strategy.
• Hybrid work capability and attention to deadlines.
• Interest in performing arts organizations is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and evaluation of annual giving campaigns.
• Develop solicitation strategies and donor segmentation.
• Coordinate mail, email, and digital appeals.
• Track progress against revenue goals and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with development, marketing, and artistic staff.
• Analyze data to deepen donor relationships and upgrade giving.

Skills

Annual Giving

Fundraising

Donor communications

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

CRM / donor databases

Data analytics

Hybrid work

Arts familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Analytics tools

Job description

Company Description

The Colorado Symphony Association is the region’s only full-time professional orchestra, dedicated to artistic excellence and the future of live, symphonic music. Based in downtown Denver, the Colorado Symphony presents more than 150 concerts each year at Boettcher Concert Hall and venues across Colorado, featuring eighty full-time musicians from over a dozen nations. The organization thrives on collaboration among musicians, staff, trustees, and the wider community, and offers performances ranging from small ensembles to full orchestra. Its diverse programming includes education and outreach initiatives, as well as concert series for audiences of all ages and interests, from Classics and Pops to Holiday, Family, Movie at the Symphony, and Musicurious Education Programs. The mission of the Colorado Symphony is to create extraordinary musical experiences that transport listeners from the best of the past to the edge of the future.

Role Description

The Annual Giving Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Colorado Springs, CO, with flexibility for some work from home. This position oversees the planning, execution, and evaluation of annual giving campaigns to grow and sustain individual philanthropic support. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and implementing solicitation strategies, managing donor segmentation and outreach, coordinating mail, email, and digital appeals, and tracking progress against revenue goals. The Annual Giving Manager collaborates closely with development, marketing, and artistic staff to ensure consistent messaging, meaningful donor engagement, and effective stewardship practices. The role also involves analyzing data, preparing reports, and identifying opportunities to deepen donor relationships and upgrade giving levels in support of the Colorado Symphony’s mission.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Annual Giving and philanthropic fundraising, including planning and executing multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong Communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor messages and engage diverse stakeholders in person and in writing.
• Knowledge of Philanthropy and Stewardship best practices, including donor cultivation, recognition, and retention strategies.
• Proven Project Management skills to coordinate timelines, resources, and cross-functional collaboration for fundraising initiatives.
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems, and proficiency in using data and analytics to inform strategy and measure results.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Interest in or familiarity with performing arts organizations, particularly orchestral music, is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Nonprofit Management, Communications, Arts Administration, or Business) or equivalent professional experience.